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Bill115th CongressFiled May 16, 2018Congress
H.R. 5845

No Couches for Congress Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2018)

No Couches for Congress Act

This bill amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) prohibit Members of the House from using congressional offices or official House resources for personal overnight accommodations, and (2) require the House Committee on Ethics to respond to complaints filed by Members of the House.

The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow Members of the House a deduction of up to $3,000 for living expenses with an adjustment for inflation after 2018.

What just happenedMay 16, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
23 cosponsors23 D
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  1. May 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ethics Committee
  2. May 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Rules Committee
  3. May 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. May 16, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. May 16, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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